CPSC2019-08-22
Norwex Recalls Rubber Brooms Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
Norwex USA Inc., of Coppell, Texas.
Hazard
The broom handles can break in half, exposing a metal inner rim, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled brooms and contact Norwex for a full refund.
Sold at
Norwex Consultant events and parties through direct order and online at www.norwex.biz from January 2019 through June 2019 for about $30.
Affected count
About 58,000
Injuries reported
Norwex has received 41 reports of the broom handle breaking in half during use, including six reports of minor injuries to user hands or fingers.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Rubber Brooms
Consumer contact
Norwex toll-free at 833-882-5569 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Saturday; email at USnorwexservice@norwex.com; or online at www.norwex.biz and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Norwex-Recalls-Rubber-Brooms-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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